Field Planner & Estimator

Company Description:
CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind. We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

Job Description:

The Field Planner & Estimator will be the main point of contact for CEDA’s Chemical Cleaning clients in the Fort McMurray and Conklin/Bonnyville area. This position is responsible for taking the lead in developing strategic plans and estimates for Chemical Cleaning projects. Once awarded the project, the Field Planner & Estimator is responsible to ensure project completion and technical support is available to field operations. Additional responsibilities include ensuring project completion in direct correlation to original cost estimates. This position is ideal for someone who has Chemical Cleaning experience in industrial services/maintenance in the oil & gas industry. If you are an individual who is excited by new challenges, self-motivated, and accountable, looking for a position with growth opportunities; apply now!

What we offer:

1. Competitive wages, excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day!
2. The shift is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with potential project durations during weekends and holidays.
3. Be a part of a true team. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people.
4. Skill development and opportunity for growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Create cost estimates for projects as per plan, client requirements and agreed upon contracts.
2. At times you will act as project manager, and will be sent to site to oversee the project. While this is the case you will supervise the assigned personnel, equipment, material and subcontractors for the assigned work.
3. Ensure work performance is planned according to work plan schedule, quality, budget and safety objectives - clearly communicate these objectives with dispatch and the operations manager.
4. Maintain the project work-site in a safe and environmentally sound condition per CEDA policies, procedures and Safe Work Practices.
5. Preparation of equipment layout, hookup requirements and work lists for setup, processing, rig-down and decontamination in advance to supply to dispatch.
6. Develop and maintain positive customer relations by leading through safe work performance and measurable key performance indicators.
7. Monitor customer feedback and corrective actions; use feedback to implement improvements and make adjustments to the quality systems in order to meet customer requirements.
8. You are the face of CEDA while on the client site – your knowledge of Chemical Cleaning will enable you to speak knowledgeably with the client and sell CEDA’s services.
9. Work with laboratory services and blend plant to coordinate chemistry needs required for project completion.
10. Familiarize self with client agreements for the purpose of accurate control of obligations; you will use existing client agreements to build your estimates.
11. All other related duties as required.

Role Specifications:

1. 5+ years of Chemical Cleaning experience in industrial services/maintenance is required.
2. Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience.
3. Class 5 license is required; Class 1 or 3 license would be an asset.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, AutoCAD and Visio would be an asset.

Skills:

1. Carrying a positive attitude is second nature and your team mentality is contagious!
2. Effective communication and interpersonal skills allow you to clearly and concisely present information to clients, peers and field personnel.
3. Strong time management and organization skills will allow you to prioritize changing work scope and meet multiple deadlines.
4. You lead by example, having the ability to articulate the business vision, safety and quality standards and service capabilities to all levels inside and outside the organization.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and set realistic deadlines with customers and internal personnel.
6. You are highly motivated and proactive; eagerly accepting new challenges and working under minimal supervision.
7. Intermediate computer skills to build estimates and proposals in existing templates using Microsoft Office Suite products.